Yamaha Ray ZR 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Xoom 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha Ray ZR 125 and Hero MotoCorp Xoom 125 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,266 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Xoom 125 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Ray ZR 125 and 7.5/10 for the Xoom 125.
Category by category
Price
Ray ZR 125
The Ray ZR 125 starts ₹4,266 lower (₹81,820 against ₹86,086), about ₹140 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Xoom 125
Xoom 125 claims 52.8 kmpl against 49 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,016 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Xoom 125
Xoom 125 makes 1.8 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Xoom 125
Xoom 125 gets led headlamp, projector headlamp, led tail lamp and digital console and 1 more items.
City manners
Ray ZR 125
Ray ZR 125 is 21 kg lighter and taller in the seat (785 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Xoom 125
Xoom 125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Ray ZR 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ray ZR 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is city commuting
Buy the Xoom 125 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is riders wanting scooter performance
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Ray ZR 125 | Xoom 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,820 | ₹86,086 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹94,800 | ₹99,500 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹92,430 | ₹97,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,552 | ₹4,776 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,09,282 | ₹2,19,286 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaRay ZR 125 | Hero MotoCorpXoom 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,820 | ₹86,086 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,590 | ₹2,730 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 124.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 1 Valves |
| Power | 8.0 bhp | 9.8 bhp |
| Torque | 10.3 Nm | 10.4 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 49 kmpl | 52.8 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | V belt automatic automatic | Automatic automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 95 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 99 kg | 120 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.2 L | 5 L |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 777 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 164 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1280 mm | 1327 mm |
| Length | 1880 mm | 1978 mm |
| Width | 685 mm | 739 mm |
| Height | 1190 mm | 1131 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 120 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | UBS | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Rear suspension | Unit swing | Single Side Shock Absorber with Adjustor |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 110/80-14 |
| Rear tyre | 110/90-10 | 120/70-14 |
Ray ZR 125 vs Xoom 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ray ZR 125 or the Xoom 125?
- The Ray ZR 125 is cheaper by ₹4,266 at the base variant (₹81,820 against ₹86,086 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Ray ZR 125 or the Xoom 125?
- The Xoom 125 claims 52.8 kmpl against 49 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Ray ZR 125 and Xoom 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹4,700: roughly ₹94,800 for the Ray ZR 125 and ₹99,500 for the Xoom 125, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,09,282 for the Ray ZR 125 and ₹2,19,286 for the Xoom 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Ray ZR 125 comes out ₹10,004 ahead.
